CVE-2026-45521: Information disclosure in Google Android
CVE-2026-45521 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Google Android affecting specific versions. The flaw exists in the openFile function of AppFuseBridge.java due to a missing permission check, allowing local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from a missing permission check in the openFile method of AppFuseBridge.java. It enables an attacker with local access to disclose information without needing elevated privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor advisory patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to disclose information that should be protected by permission checks. No additional privileges or user interaction are required, which increases the risk of unauthorized data exposure on affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to affected devices and monitor for updates from Google regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-45521: Information disclosure in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-45521 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Google Android affecting specific versions. The flaw exists in the openFile function of AppFuseBridge.java due to a missing permission check, allowing local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from a missing permission check in the openFile method of AppFuseBridge.java. It enables an attacker with local access to disclose information without needing elevated privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor advisory patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to disclose information that should be protected by permission checks. No additional privileges or user interaction are required, which increases the risk of unauthorized data exposure on affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to affected devices and monitor for updates from Google regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-12T17:34:26.824Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05616acd9273b490f5518
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:23:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:23:23 UTC
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